Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being: Free Webinar Series on Addictions Prevention & Youth Mental Health
At School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON), we recognize that parents and caregivers play a vital role in supporting your child’s mental health and well-being. That’s why we launched the By Your Side Parent Hub in January—an evidence-based resource hub designed to equip families with practical strategies for mental health learning at home.
Building on this initiative, we are excited to introduce a free five-part webinar series focused on substance use, addictive behaviors, and youth mental health. These sessions will provide valuable information and expert guidance to help parents and caregivers navigate these important topics with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
This webinar series will cover key issues impacting youth today, including:
- The intersection of addictions and mental health – How substance use and mental health concerns can be connected.
- Recognizing signs of substance use and behavioural addictions – How to identify concerns early and offer support.
- How to talk about substance use at home – Practical tips to start open and supportive conversations.
- Current trends in student substance use in Ontario – What parents and caregivers need to know.
- Technology overuse and problematic gaming – Understanding screen time challenges and setting healthy boundaries.
Each session will feature expert guest speakers and a Q&A section
that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions in the question/answer feature on Zoom and gain practical guidance
When & How to Join
- Sessions run throughout April and May
- Register for free today
By joining this webinar series, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to support your child’s well-being in a meaningful way.
Learn more about By Your Side Webinar Series